If the club has three untouchables, they're shortstop Xander Bogaerts, third baseman Rafael Devers and outfielder Alex Verdugo, but Bloom has already made it clear that he'll listen on anyone. ... a defensively capable player who'd be the Yankees' only regular lefty hitter now that Didi Gregorius … Get swept and they're all but finished.But in case there was any confusion, Didi Gregorius is here to help us out.Every time we get a chance to play them and you get a chance to bury them, that’s all you want to do: keep expanding the lead.The Red Sox may not have a traditional billboard anymore, but if they did, we'd imagine Gregorius' quote would be pinned to it.Not that the veteran shortstop is wrong. Starting catcher Mike Zunino is hitting .133 and backup Michael Perez is at .179. Since 2000, Perhaps the Sox can use Gregorius' words as motivation to dig themselves out of that sizable hole.It feels inappropriate to turn our attention to Major League Baseball's trade deadline after a week that saw civil unrest reach the generally staid and risk-averse national pastime, and yet the pages of the calendar continue to turn.Teams have until Monday at 4 p.m. to complete deals, and the Red Sox remain in the same position they were before protests reached baseball's shores -- looking to sell in a sea of buyers.There are worse places to be from a leverage standpoint, and there's little doubt Chaim Bloom will be active over the next 48 hours, even if the entire sport effectively spent Wednesday through Friday on hiatus and continues to grapple with its treatment of minorities.
Do clubs acquire him assuming he'll remain in place for the final two years and nearly $40 million of his deal, or do they treat him like a straight rental? "So what might the Red Sox do? His one blunder was on a Didi Gregorius home run, but if you watch closely you could actually visibly see his frustration on the pitch prior. His second, April 23, 2018 , and later that same year he hit his third, on September 11, 2018 . Multiple reports have pegged catcher The Rays suddenly own a four-game lead on the Yankees and a 22-11 record that's only half a game behind the A's for the best in the American League. Didi Gregorius hit his first career grand slam on July 1, 2017. Gary Sanchez tied the game in the bottom of the eighth with a two-run homer of his own. If the price isn't right, though, it sounds like Bloom would be willing to hold onto his 30-year-old catcher.MLB trade deadline: Breaking down where Red Sox stand as rumors swirlMLB Rumors: How Red Sox view Christian Vazquez trade talks with RaysRed Sox vs. Nationals highlights: Martin Perez struggles as Sox fall, 10-2Red Sox great Manny Ramirez signs deal with Australian Baseball LeagueRed Sox trade candidates: Players who could be moved before deadlineRed Sox Rumors: Astros have inquired about RHP Matt BarnesRed Sox Rumors: 'Early discussions' with Rays on Christian Vazquez tradeHours after Red Sox protest, Ryan Brasier retweets video mocking Doc Rivers' response to shootingCan the Red Sox really trade Jackie Bradley Jr. in this time of social injustice?Emotional Ron Roenicke reacts to Jackie Bradley Jr.'s comments on racial injusticeRed Sox, Bruins release statements after game postponementsReport: Red Sox opt not to play Thursday night's game vs. Blue JaysBrewers release Brock Holt; Red Sox fans react accordingly on TwitterHere's why Red Sox fans shouldn't hold their breath on Brock Holt reunionMookie Betts humbled by Dodgers' support, while Red Sox abandon Jackie Bradley Jr. once againRed Sox vs. Blue Jays highlights: Rowdy Tellez powers Toronto to victoryChristian Vazquez doesn't want Red Sox to trade him: 'My goal is to retire here'Lucas Giolito already inspired Red Sox RHP Nick Pivetta before throwing no-hitterRed Sox vs. Blue Jays highlights: Six-run sixth inning powers Sox to comeback winMLB Rumors: Exiled Indians Mike Clevinger, Zach Plesac should intrigue Red Sox